Reviews
“This place was nothing sort of magical. Olympic Valley Stables was easily at the top of both of mine and my partners list when we were venue hunting. That was even with seeing it before the tent was set up for the season and the grounds partially under snow or muddy! Not only were we mesmerized by this place, but our guests were as well. I heard multiple times, "this is the most beautiful venue I've ever been to", which I have to agree. You can see the love and care Mich has for the place, and Bill the grounds/caretaker had every inch of the place looking stunning. The communication throughout the whole process was impecable. Mich travels all over the world, and that did not stop him from answering my questions timely or assigning someone to reach out to me if he was unavailable. On the day of, both Mich and Bill were around from when I arrived on site until the last guest left for the evening. They were constantly checking in on me and my vendors to make sure we had everything we needed. I felt so taken care of, and I know that's due to the kindness and warm hearted personality of Mich. Outside vendors is required for all aspects of your event aside from the Reception tent. This was part of the draw for us, as it allowed us to be creative and design a wedding day that was unique to us. However, if this seems overwhelming, Mich does have a great list of recommended vendors that know the stables well and would help make that process easier. My bridesmaids and I utilized the bridesmaid suite when getting ready and it made everything so convenient. I did not have to travel once I started getting ready for the day. Both the bridal and groom suites are set up so perfectly with everything you need, including a mini fridge in each. My makeup artist and hair stylist had no issues using any of their tools with the electricity in the suites. Lastly, I would highly encourage adding the silent disco after party! It was SO much fun, and a unique experience that a lot of my guests had never done before. Thank you Olympic Valley Stables for the most magical day!”
—Erin M, 2023
Unbelievable venue and unbelievable team running it!!! Mich was beyond helpful, as well as Bill who also made sure the grounds were perfect for the weekend! I could not have asked for more and would not have changed a thing!! What an incredible day!! The bridal suite and groom room were incredible to get ready in w our groups. First look by the teepee, dinner under the tent and dancing in the barn. What a day!!! If you get a chance to book your day at the stables, I would strongly suggest doing so!!
—Sadie W, 2023
This is the best venue in the Tahoe area. The photo ops 10/10. The optionality 10/10. The vibes 10/10. You can really make the space your own yet still feel immersed in nature and stay within a modest budget. Mich was so accommodating and was helpful in providing feedback as to how best to utilize the space. I could not recommend this venue enough.
—Samantha C
“A truly incredible wedding venue that we would recommend to anyone! Mitch and his team were brilliant at making everything run smoothly.”
—Toby B, 2023
“This was the wedding venue of our dreams! If you're looking for a truly unique space, one that doesn't feel cookie cutter or "done before", one that feels exciting, unexpected and wildly beautiful, then Olympic Valley Stables is definitely the way to go. Yes, the space is a bit more rustic, but it's also clean, expansive and the breathtaking backdrop has no shortage of unforgettable views. The raw, rustic vibe also means you can have more DIY elements so you can really get creative and make this space yours, which was important to my husband and me. The venue director, Mich, is also wonderful to work with. He was communicative, kind, warm, and supportive of all our requests. P.S., the venue offers a silent disco afterparty option, which I highly recommend. If your guests like to dance, they'll have the time of their lives with the silent disco. So many of our guests told us the silent disco was the highlight of their night. Thank you, Mich, for helping to make all our dreams come true on our big day.”
— Jennifer P, 2023
“We chose Olympic Valley Stables for several reasons back in 2019. Two of those big reasons were the fact that the owner, Mitch, was the sweetest human we had met in the wedding industry and the fact that the venue was just so truly unique and the exact vibe we were looking for, that we knew we had to choose it the second we pulled up to check it out in person. Mitch was so accommodating and kind to work with during this pandemic nightmare and made postponing so much more bearable and easy than I ever thought possible. If it weren’t for his constant support or reassurance through the whole postponing process, we most likely would not have had the perfect, dream wedding we so desperately wanted and worked so hard for. That all being said, there are so many wonderful things about this venue but the greatest one, in my opinion, is that it is completely customizable across the board. Therefore, if you are trying to have a budget-friendly wedding, you can; if you want to dance all night long, you can; if you don’t want to do a plated meal, you don’t have to. The list goes on with infinite possibilities for your wedding (or event) because you are not required or restricted to anything at this venue. Plain and simple. I mean, where else can you find that nowadays? In addition, it has lodging close by, which means a close walk or short bike ride for your guests on flat land! Therefore, your guests are not restricted to your wedding venue and can go back to their lodging to change, rest, whatever at any time for any reason. The other unique aspect about this venue is simply its location. The venue itself is HUGE – you have the barn, the teepee (which we turned into a bar and it was the coolest thing on planet Earth), and the tent to party in but the property itself is so large that again, you have infinite possibilities for activities, games, dancing, music, howling at the moon, silent discos, etc…Surrounding this large venue, are the meadows, trees, and mountains, that are not only stunning but also make for the most epic wedding photos I have ever seen. It straight up looks like our pictures are taken from Pinterest! I could literally go on and on about this venue (and Mitch) because it truly set the vibe for our wedding and allowed me to go absolutely buck wild with my crazy wedding plans and dreams. If I had to do it all over again, I would not have changed one thing. There are just not enough words in the world to describe my love for this venue and the gratitude I have for Mitch allowing us to postpone and have the wedding of our dreams on his beautiful property. It was perfect in every aspect and miss this venue and our magical wedding daily. XOXO.”
— Spencer & Bailey, 2021
“This is the best venue in the Tahoe area. The photo ops 10/10. The optionality 10/10. The vibes 10/10. You can really make the space your own yet still feel immersed in nature and stay within a modest budget. Mich was so accommodating and was helpful in providing feedback as to how best to utilize the space. I could not recommend this venue enough”— Samantha C, 2023 “To say Mich and the Olympic Valley Stables met my expectations would be an understatement! I couldn't be happier with the venue and my wedding there! Mich was so incredible - responsive, thorough, and helped me reach my vision! The location was stunning. They made sure the entire venue was in ship shape condition! The bridal sweet was beautiful, the barn was so fun, and the tent for the receptions was perfect! I couldn't recommend Mich and the stables more. Thank you!!”
— Naomi A, 2022
This site was magical.... I would highly suggest this location for a laundry list of reasons. Everything from the on-site guidance and help, the energy of the property, the bridal suites, the silent disco after party in the barn, the amazing tent, and the photo back drops... we could not be happier with our choice of location!!!!
— Justin D, 2022
Olympic Valley Stables was by far one of the best choices we made when it came to our wedding weekend. First and foremost, Mich is the easiest wedding vendor to work with. Seriously, the way he runs the stables truly puts the couple first. We had originally booked another venue that is no longer doing weddings because of COVID and it was in a way a blessing in disguise because we were able to book the stables. Mich worked with us on so many different dates to get all of our vendors on the same date and he made that process so easy on us. Mich was full of local info/great vendor suggestions if we needed them. He worked so well with us and with our planner. The best part of this venue is the fact that it is a total blank canvas. We chose to keep it somewhat simple and let the GORGEOUS/BREATH TAKING views do most of the work. But Mich let us do what we wanted with the space and we had zero issues getting anything set up. The space itself is so versatile you could do anything and everything with it. If you ask any of our guests they will tell you that the afterparty silent disco made the wedding one of the best. Mich has all of the equipment and absolutely ROCKED it. SO SO FUN. I would get married here over and over again.
— McKenzie L, 2022